Women SPARK S.T.E.M. Careers at Texas State

The science, technology, engineering and math fields have often lacked gender diversity when it comes to women participation. One way Texas State has helped solve this problem within the STEM field is through programs like SPARK.

Susan Romanella, the program director for SPARK at Texas State explains reasons why these programs come about.

SPARK students are awarded a $10,000 scholarship for two years and are provided the resources needed in order to further develop themselves. The students are placed in a learning environment where they can collaborate with one another and meet students who share the same passion for STEM that they do.

Hailey Stirneman, a sophomore and mathematics major at Texas State University, is now able to get the help she needs because of SPARK.